JAG Cincinnati is dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people who have serious barriers to graduation and/or employment.
In more than three decades of operation, JAG Cincinnati has delivered consistent, compelling results – helping young people stay in school through graduation, pursue post-secondary education or training and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement opportunities. Through classroom facilitation, Project-based Learning and Work Experience Opportunities students are taught 37 core competencies in the following cluster areas:
JAG Cincinnati is a credited in-school elective class preparing students for life after high school. JAG Cincinnati is a local chapter of the national Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG). Along with core competency training, JAG Cincinnati facilitates a student-lead Career Association with the following goals:
Through a one-credit high school elective, CYC career specialists keep at-risk students, including foster care youth, in school and on the path to employment, college enrollment or enlistment in the military. Students are taught 37 critical core competencies including:
